Scarlett's POV
"No," I gasped, instantly shaking my head and pulling away from his touch. Tears stung my eyes, and a sudden wave of panic tightened my throat. "No, please... don't do this to me. I can't. I can't look at two of you and send you to a battlefield. I can't choose between you."
My wolf whimpered in agreement inside my head, completely terrified by the thought. Choosing one meant sending the other two into danger. It was an impossible choice, a heavy weight I wasn't ready to carry.
The triplets looked at my trembling lips and the deep fear in my eyes, and they all understood at once. They realized they had pushed too hard, trying to give me control when what I really needed was comfort. Leo's face softened with deep regret, Liam squeezed my waist tighter from behind, and Leonard stepped in, his brown eyes filled with a sorry warmth.
